Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum Appointed as Co-Chairman of Park Hee-jung's Pohang Mayoral Campaign Sponsorship Committee

"Carrying On Huh Dae-man's Dream: Transforming Pohang Beyond the Barriers of Regionalism"

Kim Boo-kyum, the Democratic Party candidate for Daegu mayor, has taken on the role of co-chairman of the joint sponsorship committee for Park Hee-jung, the candidate for Pohang mayor in the June 3 local elections.

Park Hee-jung, the Democratic Party candidate for Pohang mayor, stated, "Kim Boo-kyum, former Prime Minister, accepting the position of co-chairman reflects the wish that I, Park Hee-jung, will fulfill the dream of the late Huh Dae-man, former head of the Democratic Party's North Gyeongsang Province chapter, who sought to overcome the barriers of regionalism, and achieve it in Pohang."

Kim Boo-kyum, the Democratic Party candidate for mayor of Daegu, served as the co-chairman of the joint support committee for Park Hee-jung, the Pohang mayoral candidate in the June 3 local elections.
[Photo by Kim Boo-kyum]

Candidate Park added, "This decision goes beyond political symbolism and also means that Pohang is being considered an important hub in the discussions about administrative integration between Daegu and North Gyeongsang Province. I will unite the central and local governments as 'one team' to ensure that Pohang becomes a city that proves itself through tangible results in industry, jobs, and living conditions at the very center of the national strategy."

Former Prime Minister Kim Boo-kyum recently shared on social media, "I appreciate that Democratic Party lawmakers came to Daegu and pledged to work for the city, but I also felt a sense of regret, thinking 'they should have done this sooner.' If they had, Dae-man, despite repeated defeats, would not have felt so lonely and isolated."

He continued, "Huh Dae-man's shy smile was beautiful. I make this vow in memory of that smile," conveying his heartfelt message.

The late Huh Dae-man, former chapter head, recorded a 42.41% vote share in the 2018 Pohang mayoral election.

Candidate Park Hee-jung noted, "Kim Boo-kyum's participation as co-chairman and the formation of a citizen-centered sponsorship committee mark the beginning of 'rebooting Pohang.' I will connect the voices from industrial and livelihood sites to changes in city governance, and make Pohang a city that proves itself through budgets, projects, and achievements powered by the ruling party."

In particular, Park has emphasized the intent of building both 'political solidarity' and 'citizen participation,' and previously appointed Noh Kwang-il (age 50), a subcontracted worker at POSCO, as the chairperson of the sponsorship committee when it was launched.

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